Today’s truths: What decision-makers need to know about human mobility and climate change
Climate change is already a driver of human displacement, all over the world. What are we doing about it - in international and local contexts? What should we be doing? With politics at play, does US President Biden’s focus on the issue change the state of play globally? In this panel, experts set out the critical questions and the principles that should guide the answers. Join them in the lead up to the global climate change talks in Glasgow to consider how environmental displacement is challenging us individually, nationally and internationally.
In this featured one hour panel event, you'll hear from:
H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations
Andrew Harper, Special Advisor on Climate Action to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Frances Namoumou, Pacific Conference of Churches
Nicole Shephardson, US Department of State
Chair: Jane McAdam AO, Director of the Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law
This special session is part of the Kaldor Centre's Virtual Conference 2021. For more information visit: kaldorconference.com.
Image credit: Roger Arnold/UNHCR
The Kaldor Centre Virtual Conference 2021, ‘Whose move? Addressing migration and displacement in the face of climate change’, will bring together extraordinary speakers and delegates from around the world from 19 to 21 October.
This truly global event takes participants to the cutting edge of thinking at an urgent time in policymaking. Whatever the outcome of the upcoming Glasgow talks, people will continue to move away from the impacts of climate change and disasters – often because they have no choice. Where will they go and how? Will the law be a help or a hindrance? How do we make practical progress?
The Kaldor Centre Virtual Conference 2021 is about sharing evidence, experience, and solutions. Register now to hear panellists offering rare insight – from negotiations, litigation, research, policymaking and activism – and join the conversation about advancing real change for people at risk.
Sessions will accessible from multiple timezones, and registered delegates will be able to view them on demand. Free tickets available.